How to Customize the Apple Fitness App to Your Liking and Preference

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Apple Fitness, the native app on iOS, is a powerful tool designed to help you track, manage, and improve your fitness journey. With the introduction of iOS 18, customizing the app to suit your individual preferences has become more intuitive and feature-rich. Whether you're new to Apple Fitness or a seasoned user, this guide will walk you through the steps to tailor the app to your liking.

Getting Started with Apple Fitness Customization

Before diving into customization, ensure your device is running iOS 18 or later. You can check this by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad.

Customizing the Activity Rings

The Activity Rings are at the core of Apple Fitness, visually representing your Move, Exercise, and Stand goals. Here's how to customize them:

1. Open the Fitness App: Locate and open the Fitness app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Access Activity Rings: Tap on the Summary tab at the bottom of the screen. You'll see your Activity Rings prominently displayed.

3. Edit Your Goals:

    - Tap on your Activity Rings.

    - Select Change Goals.

    - Adjust the Move, Exercise, and Stand goals by tapping the "+" or "-" buttons. Tailor these numbers to reflect your personal fitness targets.

4. Save Your Changes: Once satisfied, tap OK to save your new goals.

Setting Up and Customizing Workouts

Apple Fitness offers a variety of workouts to choose from. You can customize these to better fit your routine:

1. Access Workouts: In the Fitness app, go to the Fitness+ tab or tap the Workouts tab at the bottom.

2. Browse or Search for Workouts: You can browse categories or use the search bar to find specific types of workouts (e.g., Yoga, HIIT, Dance).

3. Customize Workout Settings:

    - For any workout, tap on it to see detailed settings.

    - You can adjust the intensity, duration, and equipment needed for the workout.

    - Toggle the settings to match your fitness level and available time.

4. Add Workouts to Favorites: To quickly access your preferred workouts, tap the heart icon to add them to your favorites. These will appear in the Favorites section for easy access.

Adjusting Notifications and Reminders

Staying motivated is easier with reminders, but you can fine-tune these notifications to your preference:

1. Open Settings: Go to Settings > Notifications on your device.

2. Locate the Fitness App: Scroll down and select Fitness.

3. Customize Notifications:

    - Toggle on or off notifications for activity reminders, achievements, and workout completions.

    - Set your preferred alert style (e.g., banners, alerts, or none).

4. Custom Reminders: You can customize reminders for specific times of the day to help you stay on track. In the Fitness app, go to Summary > Activity and scroll down to Reminders. Set your preferred times for Stand reminders, coaching tips, or evening wrap-ups.

Personalizing the Fitness App Interface

Personalization extends beyond workouts and goals to the interface itself:

1. Change the App's Appearance:

    - In the Fitness app, go to Settings > Display & Brightness.

    - Choose between Light Mode, Dark Mode, or set it to Automatic to match your device’s appearance settings.

2. Reorganize Tabs:

    - Tap Edit at the bottom of the screen in the Fitness app.

    - Drag and drop to rearrange the Summary, Fitness+, Trends, and Awards tabs according to your preference.

3. Adjust Data Display:

    - In the Summary tab, scroll down and tap Edit.

    - You can add or remove sections such as Steps, Distance, or Flights Climbed to focus on the metrics most relevant to you.

Integrating Third-Party Apps and Devices

Maximize your Fitness app’s functionality by connecting third-party apps and devices:

1. Connect Compatible Devices: In Settings > Bluetooth, ensure your Apple Watch or other compatible fitness devices are connected.

2. Sync with Third-Party Apps: Many health and fitness apps like Strava, MyFitnessPal, or Nike Run Club can sync with Apple Fitness. Go to Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices to manage these connections.

3. View Integrated Data: Once synced, data from third-party apps will appear in the Health app, and you can customize how this data is displayed in the Fitness app.

Tracking Trends and Viewing Awards

To stay motivated, Apple Fitness offers trends analysis and awards for milestones:

1. Access Trends: In the Fitness app, tap on the Trends tab. Here you can see long-term trends in your activity data, which helps you gauge progress.

2. View and Customize Awards:

    - Tap on the Awards tab to view your achievements.

    - Customize which awards are highlighted by tapping Edit and selecting the most meaningful to you.

Conclusion

Customizing the Apple Fitness app in iOS 18 enables you to create a fitness experience tailored to your unique goals and preferences. By adjusting your Activity Rings, personalizing workouts, fine-tuning notifications, and integrating with third-party apps, you can transform the app into a powerful ally in your fitness journey.

By following the steps in this guide, you'll have a Fitness app that not only tracks your progress but also motivates and inspires you to reach new heights in your health and wellness goals.